The History of a Family of Engineers

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Robert Louis Stevenson. The History of a Family of Engineers

The History of a Family of Engineers

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INTRODUCTION: THE SURNAME OF STEVENSON

CHAPTER I: DOMESTIC ANNALS

CHAPTER II: THE SERVICE OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

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III

CHAPTER III: THE BUILDING OF THE BELL ROCK

I—OPERATIONS OF 1807

II—OPERATIONS OF 1808

III—OPERATIONS OF 1809

IV—OPERATIONS OF 1810

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Robert Louis Stevenson

An Extraordinary Biographical Account by One of the World's Most Famous Lighthouse Builders

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It would be hard to lay on flattery with a more sure and daring hand. I quote it as a model of a letter of condolence; be sure it would console. Very different, perhaps quite as welcome, is this from a lighthouse inspector to my grandfather:

‘In reading your letter the trickling tear ran down ray cheeks in silent sorrow for your departed dear ones, my sweet little friends. Well do I remember, and you will call to mind, their little innocent and interesting stories. Often have they come round me and taken me by the hand, but alas! I am no more destined to behold them.’

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